| 单词 | jocularity |
| 释义 | jocularity (once / 13938 pages) n A state of cheer or good humor is jocularity. It takes a certain amount of jocularity to tell a really good joke. Someone who has the quality of jocularity is playfully funny — a jokester or clown is known for his jocularity. A teacher's jocularity can transform a boring history class into something fun. Jocularity, the adjective jocular, and joke all stem from a common Latin root, iocus, or "joke." WORD FAMILYjocularity: jocularities+/jocular: jocularity, jocularly, joculars USAGE EXAMPLESEven as one of his most famous roles, 1983's "The King of Comedy," suggests jocularity, it's, in fact, more of a drama. Los Angeles Times(Dec 02, 2016) “The thing that’s been so pronounced and remarkable is the complete lack of humor or jocularity,” Ms. Smith said. New York Times(Nov 06, 2016) “Certainly,” he said with a jocularity that I saw as false but was probably convincing for the others. Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind(2007) 1n a feeling of facetious merriment Syn|Hyper jocundity gaiety, merriment a gay feeling 2n fun characterized by humor Syn|Hyper jocosity fun, play, sport verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) 3n activity characterized by good humor Syn|Hypo|Hyper jest, joke drollery, waggery a quaint and amusing jest leg-pull, leg-pullingas a joke: trying to make somebody believe something that is not true pleasantryan agreeable or amusing remark diversion, recreation an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates |
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